Safety Alert
Genie Z135/70 Mobile elevated work platform (MEWP)
Genie Z135/70 Mobile elevated work platform (MEWP)
- HSE
- Safety Alert
- FOD1-2014Rev1
- Machinery and EquipmentWorking at Height
- Structural and asset integrity
- Inspection and maintenanceWorking at height
- Competence and trainingFunctional testingPre-use checksPreventive maintenance
- Construction
Summary
HSE alerts Genie Z135/70 owners and users following a fatal overturn at or near maximum working height. Preliminary findings identify potentially compromised stability from incorrect boom-angle measurement. The alert calls for manufacturer-specified checks, competent recalibration, ground-level inclinometer confirmation before elevated operation, and continued inspection and maintenance.
Classifications: Structural and asset integrity; asset integrity; structural integrity.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Working at height; work at height.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Functional testing; function test.
Classifications: Pre-use checks; pre-use inspection.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Construction; construction industry.
FOD1-2014Rev1. Themes: machinery and equipment, working at height.